All Are Welcome

After more than 150 years in Kearney, the parish of St. James has a rich history as a community of Catholic worship and an established legacy of service to the people of Kearney and the surrounding areas.

We invite our Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as visitors from other denominations, to pray and celebrate the Sacraments with us. You will be welcomed and embraced as we join together as one in the presence of God.

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday – 5:00 pm

Sunday – 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Misa en Español – 12:30 pm

(cada segundo del mes)
(every 2nd Sunday)

Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm

(every 1st Sunday)

Weekday Mass Times

Monday – No Mass

Tuesday – 12:00 pm

Wednesday – 12:00 pm

Thursday – 8:15 am with KCHS

Friday – 8:00 am

RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 3:30-4:30 pm

(or by appointment)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

* This is the regular Mass schedule - be sure to check the Weekly Bulletin or our Mass Times page for any changes!

Our Mission

St. James parish was established in 1881 to be a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, to spread the Good News of the Gospel, and to minister and serve others. As Catholics, we believe in Jesus' dying and rising and in our call to celebrate the Sacraments and proclaim the Gospel.


St. James is Live Streaming Masses according to the following schedule:

Saturday - 5:00 pm - Weekend Mass
Monday - No Mass
Tuesday & Wednesday -12:00 Noon - Weekday Mass
Thursday - 8:15 am - Weekday Mass with Kearney Catholic High School
Friday - No Live Streaming

These can be viewed either live or replay directly from the St. James Kearney YouTube Channel or by using the “Mass Videos” button on the St. James myParish App.


Fishing with St. James

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Paschal Mysteries at St. James

St James Parish is looking at some changes in our office personnel in the coming months. Kelley Hendrickson, who has been our pre-5th grade Faith Formation Coordinator for five years, has accepted the theology teaching position at Kearney Catholic High School. Mary Bowman, who has been a member of the staff for twenty years, will transition from her role as the Chrisitan Initiation Coordinator (for the last 18 years). Mary will continue to be involved in other ministries in the parish while pursuing courses in spiritual direction.

I am very grateful for the wonderful ministry and service provided by both Mary and Kelley. We have begun a search for people to fill these important ministerial roles in our parish. Kearney Catholic High School is also looking for a full-time custodian and building manager (more information is in this bulletin).

Parishioners and supporters of KCHS are invited to the Stars Stadium Presentation April 28th at 7 p.m. at St. James Church. We are looking for people to participate in the Stars Stadium Campaign that will help raise the balance of the funds needed for the project. You will find more information below this column.

Last fall, we did the necessary preparation work of removing trees, bleachers, concrete and buildings. Currently there is a lot of earth being moved to literally “level the playing field.” The hills of the dirt you now see will be mixed and compacted to form a solid base for the track and field and buildings. In the southeast corner there will be a three-bay building for a shop, storage area and training/coaches/team room. In the southwest corner there will be a building for concessions, bathrooms (no more porta-potties!) and an outdoor covered pavilion for tables and seating.

The KCHS Activities Complex Building Team is working with St. James’ Art and Environment Committee to create a meditation and prayer space in the southwest corner next to the entrance gates. A bronze Holy Family Statue has been donated to put in that area. I greatly appreciate the work that has been done so far by so many involved and invested people. I look forward to more people getting involved!

May we Exult in this Easter mystery and together rise well and often,
Fr. Joe Hannappel


Pescando con St. James

Misterios Pascuales en St. James

La parroquia de St James está considerando algunos cambios en el personal de nuestra oficina en los próximos meses. Kelley Hendrickson, quien ha sido nuestra coordinadora de formación de fe de preescolar a quinto grado durante cinco años, aceptó el puesto de profesora de teología en Kearney Catholic High School. Mary Bowman, que ha sido miembro del personal durante veinte años, dejará su función como Coordinadora de Iniciación Cristiana (durante los últimos 18 años). Mary continuará involucrada en otros ministerios de la parroquia mientras realiza cursos de dirección espiritual.

Estoy muy agradecido por el maravilloso ministerio y servicio brindado tanto por Mary como por Kelley. Hemos comenzado una búsqueda de personas para desempeñar estos importantes roles ministeriales en nuestra parroquia. Kearney Catholic High School también está buscando un conserje y administrador del edificio de tiempo completo (hay más información en este boletín).

Los feligreses están invitados a la presentación del Stars Stadium el 28 de abril a las 7 p.m.en la iglesia St. James. Estamos buscando personas para participar en la Campaña del Estadio de Estrellas que ayudará a recaudar el saldo de fondos necesarios para el proyecto. Encontrará más información debajo de esta columna.

El otoño pasado hicimos los trabajos de preparación necesarios para retirar árboles, concreto y edificios. Actualmente se está moviendo mucho terreno para literalmente “anivelar el campo de juego”. Las colinas de tierra que ven ahora se mezclarán y compactarán para formar una base sólida para la pista, el campo y los edificios. En la esquina sureste habrá un edificio de tres bahías para una tienda, un área de almacenamiento y una sala de entrenamiento/entrenadores/equipo. En la esquina suroeste habrá un edificio para concesiones, baños (¡no más orinales portátiles!) y un pabellón cubierto al aire libre para mesas y asientos.

El equipo de construcción del Complejo de Actividades de KCHS está trabajando con el Comité de Arte y Medio Ambiente de St. James para crear un espacio de meditación y oración en la esquina suroeste junto a las puertas de entrada. Se ha donado una estatua de bronce de la Sagrada Familia para colocarla en esa zona. Aprecio enormemente el trabajo que han realizado hasta ahora tantas personas involucradas e invertidas. ¡Espero que más personas participen!

Que exultemos en este misterio pascual y juntos nos levantemos bien y con frecuencia,
Pd. Jose Hannappel

 

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St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
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Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Kearney Catholic High School

110 East 35th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-2610
kearneycatholic.org

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20 East 21st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-6903
kchsfoundation.org